Q From R.M., Dayton, Ohio: Is it true that cascara sagrada is a non-habit forming laxative?

A Yes. Not only is it non-habit forming, but it is very mild and non-irritating. Also, it does not lose its potency with repeated use and helps to restore the natural balance of the colon. Its action, from compounds in the bark of the plant, is limited to the large intestines, and does not cause the gripping or cramping that other laxatives may.
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